Asado

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👉 Asado is the heart of Argentinian food culture – a slow, social barbecue of beef cuts, chorizo and morcilla cooked over wood embers. Here is how to make a traditional asado at home.

🍳 How to Make Argentinian Asado

1. Prepare the fire. Light a wood fire in your grill and let it burn down to glowing coals

2. Season the meat. Salt the beef cuts generously just before grilling

3. Start grilling. Place the beef on the grill, with the thickest cuts farthest from the coals. Once the beef has been cooking for a while, add the chorizo and morcilla

4. Cook slowly. Cook, turning occasionally, until the meat reaches your preferred doneness. Ribs can take up to 2 hours; thinner cuts are much quicker

5. Rest and serve. Rest the meat for about 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with chimichurri and grilled vegetables

😋 Why You’ll Love Argentinian Asado

Low, slow heat and simple salt seasoning let the quality of the meat shine – smoky, juicy and full of flavor.

💡 Tips for the Best Argentinian Asado

• Use a mix of wood and charcoal: wood adds flavor, charcoal keeps the heat steady.
• Season just before grilling to keep the meat juicy.
• Move coals rather than the meat to control the heat.
• Serve sausages first as a starter while the larger cuts finish.

🍽️ Serving & Storage

Serve with chimichurri, a fresh tomato salad and crusty bread. A Malbec wine is the classic match.

❓ Argentinian Asado FAQ

Which cuts are used in asado?
Common cuts include short ribs (tira de asado), flank (vacío) and skirt steak (entraña).

What is morcilla?
A blood sausage that is a traditional part of an asado.

👉 Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asado

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